DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM – The Medan Class A Search and Rescue (SAR) team, together with a joint SAR unit, successfully located an eight-year-old girl who had been reported missing in the Kabero River, Desa Lama, Pancur Batu District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra. The child was later found dead and evacuated from the scene.
The victim, identified as Aulia Kaisa Azzahra (8), went missing on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at around 2:00 p.m. WIB after being swept away by a strong river current while swimming with friends.
Swift Response After Report
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search and rescue operations.
A total of seven personnel were mobilized to the site and coordinated closely with other SAR elements to maximize the effectiveness of the mission.
RESTING AFTER SEARCH OPERATION: Medan SAR personnel and supporting teams rest after conducting search operations along the
Kabero River using rafting boats. (PHOTO: Doc. Medan Class A SAR)
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One unit conducted a downstream sweep of the
Kabero River using a rafting boat and the Aqua Eye underwater detection system, while the second unit carried out land-based searches along the riverbanks.
Medan SAR Class A Commander Hery Marantika, who served as Search Mission Coordinator (SMC), said the operation was carried out swiftly and in an organized manner while prioritizing safety.
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TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL: Residents and police officers assist in transporting the victim to the hospital following the recovery operation. (PHOTO: Doc. Medan Class A SAR)
Victim Found Near Incident Site
Read Also: Deli Serdang Regent Inaugurates New RSUD Pancur Batu Inpatient Building After several hours of intensive searching, the girl was found at 4:55 p.m. WIB not far from the original incident location. Authorities confirmed that she had already died when she was recovered.
"The victim was found near the initial accident site and was subsequently evacuated. The family was accompanied, and we extend our deepest condolences," he added.
The body was transported to RS U
Pancur Batu for further examination and was accompanied by family members.
The operation involved the Medan SAR team, Pancur Batu Police, local government officials, residents, and the victim's family. Equipment used included rescue vehicles, rafting boats, Aqua Eye devices, water rescue gear, medical equipment, communication tools, personal protective equipment, and body bags.
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